Overview
The order creation form has been updated to streamline documentation and provide more comprehensive clinical detail. In addition to the comorbidities section, the form now includes a switch that allows providers to activate wound assessment fields directly within the order creation process. This ensures that all relevant patient conditions and wound details can be documented in one workflow.
Important: This section is currently activated only for certain practices. If you do not see it in your portal, it has not yet been enabled for your practice.
Summary
Go to the patient’s appointment page → Create Order.
Review Patient Details and Procedure Details. Update if needed.
Confirm Patient Address for delivery.
Complete Patient Education & Compliance (required checkboxes).
If applicable, activate the Wound Assessment switch:
Select drainage amount.
Choose incision size.
Override measurements if necessary.
Add wound notes.
Use Bulk Edit for multiple wounds or Individual Edit for separate entries.
Enter Comorbidities using the search bar and checklist.
Fill in Service Information (in-patient or home health).
Provider applies Digital Signature to authorize.
Review and Submit Order.
Tips for Efficiency
Use the search bar in the comorbidities section to quickly find conditions.
Only activate wound assessment if it applies to the patient’s case. This keeps documentation clean and relevant.
Double-check entries before submission, as incomplete or inaccurate orders may require resubmission.
Important Notes
The Comorbidities Section is optional. Orders can still be submitted without selecting comorbidities.
The feature is only available to certain practices at this time.
Wound assessment fields will only appear if the switch is activated.
Always ensure you save or submit before navigating away to avoid losing data
Step-By-Step Guide to Create an Order
1. Navigate to the Appointment Page
Open the patient’s appointment where you want to create a new order.
Click on Create Order.
2. Patient Details
Review the Patient Details and Procedure Details.
If changes are needed, go to the Change Appointment Details button to update details.
3. Address Verification
Confirm if the Current Patient Address is correct and where the supplies will be delivered
4. Patient Education & Compliance
Check these boxes if the following applies. This section is required.
1. Patient has been instructed on how to apply dressings
2. Patient has been informed about supplier alternatives
5. Wound Assessments
Select the drainage amount
Light
Light-Moderate
Moderate
Specify incision size relative to expectations.
Slightly larger than expected
As expected
Slightly smaller than expected
If needed, override measurements manually by switching the override button.
Click the switch
Input length, width, and depth in cm.
Add additional wound notes if needed
Two Types of Edit of Wound Assessments
Bulk Editing Mode
For Bulk Editing Mode, we do one form and apply it to multiple wounds. Each wound is recorded separately even when you use bulk edit. It only makes it easier if you’re creating or editing multiple wound assessments with the same details.
Switch to Bulk Edit mode
Fill out the form (Input Drainage Amount, Incision Size Assessment)
Select the Wounds you with to apply your form details to
Save the changes by clicking on the Apply to [count] wounds.
Review the Individual Wound Details to make sure it’s correct.
Individual Editing Mode
For Individual Editing Mode, you can create or edit the form separately. This applies if the wound assessments has different details.
Switch to Individual Editing Mode
Fill out the form separately (follow the standard process)
6. Comorbidities Assessment
Enter comorbidities by typing into the search box (e.g., “diabetes,” “vascular disease,” “age-related conditions”). A checklist dropdown will be available for you to select one or multiple comorbidities.
Search by category or type directly into the field (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular, obesity).
A checklist dropdown will be available for you to select one or multiple comorbidities.
Note: Not all comorbidities are available. If you identify missing ones, please submit suggestions to the MedFlow IO support team.
Add Additional Notes if needed
7. Service Information
You have two options. Select which service type applies.
Patient will receive in-patient services
Expected Discharge Date required if selected.
Patient will receive home health services
Home Health Start Date and Services end within 14 days confirmation required if selected.
8. Provider Authorization
Digital signature confirmation from prescriber is required
Prescriber will review the details and check the box to apply digital signature and authorize the order.
9. Submit the Order
Review the form to ensure accuracy.
Once all required information is completed, click Submit Order.
A confirmation message will appear once the order has been created successfully.
